Antenna structures in Pierce County, North Dakota
At a glance
Pierce County, North Dakota has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 31st-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1291969 near Rugby at 125 m (409 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Pierce County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 17 registrations, Pierce County ranks 31st of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 62 m, about 23% below the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 125 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Pierce County?
The most common filed structure type in Pierce County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (58.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (2) and guyed tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 10 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Pierce County?
North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Pierce County, with 3 of the 17. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (2), Midcontinent Communications (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Pierce County have registered structures?
Registrations in Pierce County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Rugby (11), Esmond (2), Towner (1), Wolford (1) and Silva (1).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Pierce County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rugby · 1291969 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Rugby · 1059683 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Towner · 1219360 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Esmond · 1285232 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Rugby · 1048753 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 6 | Wolford · 1249909 | 67 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 7 | Silva · 1048758 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Rugby · 1253145 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Orrin · 1226493 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Rugby · 1243292 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 11 | Rugby · 1241932 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Rugby · 1206050 | 54 m | Unspecified structure | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Rugby · 1049120 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Esmond · 1046479 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 15 | Rugby · 1214724 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Rugby · 1206332 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Rugby · 1258038 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Pierce County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Pierce County, North Dakota, 10 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Pierce County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Pierce County is registration 1291969, a guyed tower near Rugby at 125 m (409 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Pierce County?
North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership holds the most registrations in Pierce County (3), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (2).
What kind of towers are in Pierce County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 17 registrations), then lattice tower (2).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Pierce County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/pierce-county (data as of October 13, 2026).